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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính attends the 24th ASEAN+3 Summit on Wednesday via teleconference. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính proposed China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) support ASEAN countries in transferring manufacturing technology of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment medicine. Chính made the proposal on Wednesday at the 24th ASEAN+3 Summit held via teleconference. ASEAN leaders, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, RoK President Moon Jae-in and ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi attended the event. ASEAN leaders said they highly appreciated the positive progress in ASEAN+3 co-operation in the past, agreeing that it is necessary to effectively implement the ASEAN+3 Co-operation Work Plan. ASEAN+3 countries agreed to prioritise co-operation in responding to the pandemic, minimising socio-economic impacts, promoting comprehensive recovery towards sustainable development, and consider lifting travel … [Read more...] about PM proposes co-operation priorities at 24th ASEAN+3 Summit

The turtle is released by Roòn Border Guard Station Force and the fishermen. — VNA/VNS Photo QUẢNG BÌNH —  After being found tangled in a fishing net, a rare and endangered turtle was released back into the sea off Quảng Bình on Wednesday morning. Lieutenant Colonel Mai Xuân Trường said that at around 11 pm on October 26, Lê Nam, a 43-year-old fisherman from Nam Lãnh Village, found the 120-kilogramme turtle stuck in his net while he was fishing in the waters off Quảng Đông Commune. Lê Nam immediately informed the Roòn Border Guard Station Force of his discovery. Early on Wednesday morning, the Roòn Border Guard Station Force of Quảng Trạch Commune and the fishermen of Nam Lãnh Village released the turtle back into the sea in a healthy state. It is assumed that this sea turtle is of the Cheloniidae (known in Việt Nam as Vích species), which is on a list of endangered and rare species, and needs protection. — VNS … [Read more...] about Endangered turtle released back to sea in Quảng Bình

Việt Nam had a tough opening match against Chinese Taipei but still grabbed a win in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Photo courtesy of VFF BISHKEK — Defender Lê Văn Xuân’s late goal in the 82nd minute sealed Việt Nam’s win against Chinese Taipei in the opening match of Group I of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifications on Wednesday. Việt Nam came to the Dolen Omurzakov stadium hoping for three points against the opponent. However, the match wasn’t as easy as expected for Park Hang-seo’s men as Chinese Taipei ’s players defended solidly despite huge pressure from the Golden Star Warriors. When supporters were thinking of a disappointing draw, a beautiful build-up from the right created space for Xuân to penetrate the box from the left. After receiving Nguyễn Hai Long’s through ball, the 22-year-old Hà Nội FC defender made no mistake and put the ball into the net. Việt Nam’s determination was shown from the opening whistle. In the ninth minute, striker Trần Văn Đạt … [Read more...] about Defender’s late goal helps Việt Nam seal first win of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

Coffee shops on Hồ Tùng Mậu Street in District 1, HCM City, in May 2021. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Giang HCM CITY — HCM City’s authorities on Wednesday issued its decision to allow in-person dining to resume from Thursday, after five months of closure and delivery-only operations due to the severe COVID-19 outbreak. Restaurants, cafes, and other food and beverages places can cater for sit-in services again, but they must close at 9pm each day, the number of customers is capped at 50 per cent, and alcoholic drinks are still not allowed (except in wedding venues, or restaurants at hotels for tourists). District 7 and Thủ Đức City, due to their success in containing outbreaks, are allowed to carry out a ‘pilot’ period of selling alcoholic beverages starting tomorrow until November 15, with specific areas to be decided by local authorities. The two localities will report to the city’s authorities after November 15 to inform their decisions on whether to expand the permission to other … [Read more...] about In-person dining in HCM City resumes

Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, attending the 17th Western Pacific Naval Symposium . (Source: baohaiquanvietnam.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem , Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy , is attending the 17th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS 17) which kicked off on October 26 via videoconference with the theme of “Effective Ocean Governance for Regional Partnership and Stability”. In his opening remarks, Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy Adeluis S Bordado emphasised that WPNS aims to strengthen cooperation activities and address tensions affecting relations between nations, as well as challenges related to terrorism, smuggling, illegal fishing, and maritime security activities. With joint efforts of member countries and observers, the contents of cooperation within the WPNS framework have become more diverse, the scope and field of cooperation have been constantly expanding, and strategic … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 17th Western Pacific Naval Symposium

Do Thang Hai , Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and Chairman of the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association (Photo: vufo.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held by the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association on October 26 evening to mark the 103rd founding anniversary of Czechoslovakia , or the Czech Republic today (October 28, 1918 – 2021). In his remarks, Do Thang Hai, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and Chairman of the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association , spoke highly of growing bilateral relations, saying the governments and people of the two countries have provided support for each other, through the donation of medical supplies and COVID-19 vaccines. The government and people of Vietnam sincerely thanked the Czech Republic for their gesture, Hai said, adding that Vietnam wants to receive more support from the Czech Government and people in the COVID-19 fight. He further said that the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association will continue accelerating … [Read more...] about Czech Republic’s Independence Day marked in Hanoi